I Am Phresh LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 50 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 50). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 9/1/26, at time of inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #3 files contained health assessments dated more than 24 months. The health assessments on file were dated 8/16/24.
On 9/1/26, at time of inspection, the facility did not have an annual fire inspection report as required by the Panic & Fire Act 62. (The facility is not able to test individual fire alarm every 30 days)
On 9/1/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain annual fire safety training. The last fire safety training was dated 8/14/24.
On 7/29/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain an NSOR Clearance dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. This is evidenced by the NSOR Clearance on file dated 2/14/20. Additionally, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain signed disclosure statements as required by CPSL.
On 7/30/25, at time of renewal, the facility's emergency plan was not updated in writing at least once annually. The last emergency plan update was dated 7/17/23. Additionally, Staff #1 and Staff #3 file did not contain training of the facility's emergency plan at least annually.
On 7/30/25, at time of renewal, a bottle of Ibuprofen medication and glass cleaner instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children on a shelf located in the mirror room.
On 7/30/25, at time of renewal, Staff #2 file did not contain an updated Health Assessment. The Health Assessment on file was dated 7/14/23.
On 7/30/25, at time of renewal, an emergency drill was not conducted at the facility at least annually. The last emergency drill on file was dated on 5/17/23.
On 7/30/25, the facility did not have a policy addressing Shaken Baby/Head Trauma/Maltreatment of Children as required by OCC.
On 7/30/25, at time of renewal, Child #1 file did not contain an Agreement.
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On 11/20/24, at approximately 3:55pm, staff person #1 was observed at the facility alone with 6 school age children. A second facility person was not present at the facility.
On 11/20/24, at time of unannounced inspection, no evidence that the facility conducted fire drills at least every 60 days was on file. A written record of fire drills was not maintained at the facility.
On 11/20/24, at time of unannounced inspection, the facility's medical transport plan was not posted in 3 of childcare spaces.
On 8/13/24, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 was observed alone at the facility with 2 school age children.
On 7/23/24, Staff #2 file was forwarded to certification rep. Staff #2 file did not contain a completed NSOR Clearance, an updated PA Criminal Clearance, and a signed Disclosure Statement as required by CPSL. The PA Criminal clearance on file was dated 6/13/17.
On 7/10/24, at time of inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain an updated Health Assessment. The last health update on file was dated 5/27/21.
On 7/10/24, at time of inspection, the childcare space located in the back room (stage) contained 4 tables that were in an upright position causing possible safety issue if tables become unstable. Additionally, at the time of inspection, the childcare space was being used as storage.
On 7/10/24, at time of inspection, an emergency drill was not conducted at the facility annually. The last emergency drill was conducted on 5/17/23.
On 7/10/24, at time of inspection, a fire drill has not been conducted at the facility at least once every 60 days. The last fire drill on file was dated 6/8/23.
On 7/10/24, at time of inspection, an annual inspection report of the facility's fire detection system was not on file. The facility's fire detection system has not been tested at least every 30 days as required by the Panic and Fire Act of 2022.
On 7/23/24, Staff #2 file was forwarded to certification representative. Staff #2 file did not contain an updated health assessment. The health assessment on file was dated 8/29/21.
On 7/10/24, at time of inspection, a copy of the facility's current general liability insurance was not on file at the facility.
On 7/10/24, at time of inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain Mandated Reporter Training required by the CPSL.
On 7/10/24, at time of inspection, Staff #1 is listed as the facility's Director. The facility did not have a file belonging to Staff #1 in order to ensure Staff #1 has attained one of the qualifications levels specified in 3270.34(b)(1-4). Additionally, an Individual record was not on file for Staff #2.
On 7/10/24, at time of inspection, the facility's written transportation plan specifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in each childcare space.
On 7/10/24, at time of inspection, Child #1 emergency contact and financial agreement was not updated by the parent at least every 6 months. The last updated was dated 6/20/23.
On 7/10/24, at time of inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain a minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
On 7/23/24, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files were forwarded to certification representative. Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain annual fire safety training.
On 7/23/24, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files were forwarded to certification representative. Staff person #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain the following required pre-service training: Health & Safety training. Additionally, Staff #1 file did not contain Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
On 7/23/24, Staff #2 file was forwarded to certification representative. Staff #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/18/17.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 2 and 3 were missing annual emergency plan training
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 2 and 3 were missing the one hour updated health and safety training.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing 10 hour health and safety training.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Mandated reporter for staff 1 expired on 9-18-22
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 and 3 were missing a written evaluation
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. emergency contact for child 1 was missing home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Child 2 was the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 5 was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child 2 was missing the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed all children's file. Emergency contact for child 2 was not on site.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 3 and 4 were expired.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Health assessment for staff 3 expired on 6-21-23.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 5 training hours and staff 3 was missing 8 hours of training
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing the state police clearance. Staff only had a copy of the receipt on file. Staff person 1 #-- has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3-1-16
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had expired fire safety in their file.
During renewal inspection certification reviewed staff files. Staff 2 had the 6 hour health and safety training on file dated 7-17-18. Staff did not have the 10 hour health and safety training.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1 was missing written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1 was missing written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $44.00 | $30.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $44.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $44.00 | $30.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has I Am Phresh LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jul 30, 2025 (background checks): “On 7/29/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain an NSOR Clearance dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. This is evidenced by the NSOR Clearance on file dated 2/14/20. Additionally, Staff #1 and Staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about I Am Phresh LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at I Am Phresh LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is I Am Phresh LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does I Am Phresh LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was I Am Phresh LLC last inspected?
Sep 23, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does I Am Phresh LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $44.00 for preschool, $44.00 for young school-age, $44.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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